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Real Estate & Development in ...
City of Dallas shared a developer post saying an 87‑room Country Inn & Suites is planned at Dallas Executive Airport's RBD parcel, which the city calls the first non‑aeronautical project in more than 30 years.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A multi‑agency Dallas sweep uncovered a suspected dogfighting ring, rescuing more than 200 dogs and seizing weapons and narcotics. Investigators say arrests are pending.
Food & Drinks in ...
Calgary’s Unimarket opened its first U.S. store in Lake Highlands, combining a Latin grocery, coffee bar and kitchen with 650+ imports and pastries.
Gutow Co. and Vertical Partners bought a 13‑story office tower at 12001 N. Central Expressway and say they’ll invest in upgrades to reposition the building for tenants.
Milagro Taco Cantina in West Dallas has shifted from counter-service tacos to a full-service 'Mex‑Tex' spot with brighter decor, new plates and weekend brunch.
Brandon Kingsley Johnson, 44, was booked into Collin County jail on Feb. 6, 2026, on a first-degree murder charge and related felonies. His 2021 Denton County indictment was reversed on appeal and remains active.
Family-run Venezia Trattoria leans on made‑from‑scratch lasagna and a quiet, family-friendly dining room to win regulars in McKinney.
Politics & Govt in ...
Grapevine council is moving to place a renewal of the half‑cent crime‑prevention sales tax before voters after officials flagged a multimillion‑dollar CCPD shortfall. The council favored a 20‑year extension and could put it on the May 2 ballot.
A man was stabbed Monday afternoon outside a Shamrock gas station in South Dallas and taken to a hospital. Police say no suspect has been identified.
A pickup struck the rear of a semi on I‑35 northbound near Basswood on Monday night, killing the driver and shutting all northbound lanes as TxDOT urged detours.
A 58-year-old woman was shot at an East Lamar Boulevard gas station after she allegedly struck a man's vehicle with a knife; police say the shooting is under investigation.
A two-story North Dallas home was heavily damaged by a two-alarm blaze Sunday; a family of four escaped and a firefighter was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.
Parks & Nature in ...
A second community input meeting for the Exall Recreation Center replacement is set for Feb. 23. Designers and the city are collecting neighborhood priorities as schematic design continues.
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